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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.68, 835.68 and 450.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.68, 835.68 and 450.16 is: 621.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.68 : 835.68 = 450.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.68/835.68 = 450.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.68x = 835.68 × 450.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.68x = 376,189.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,189.71/605.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.10

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